North East

Keir Starmer calls on government to answer Teesworks questions after MP alleges ‘large-scale corruption

The Labour leader has called on the government to answer questions about Teesworks after an MP claimed there was industrial-scale corruption. Sir Keir Starmer was...

Voting guidance for upcoming elections

Voters will head to the polls in their millions across the UK to exercise their democratic right to cast their ballots this May for...

Only 52 grants issued from Clean Air Zone

Only 52 people have secured grants to help them upgrade to cleaner vehicles under Newcastle’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ), five months after the cash...

Worries over people out of work

Worries have emerged over the “concerning” number of people in Newcastle who have left the workforce. While there have been fears nationally about a rising...

Gateshead Council data breaches on increase since 2020

The number of data breaches from Gateshead Council has increased since 2020, local authority documents reveal. One incident involved a “generic email” which was sent...

TPE has ‘completely failed’ North East

TransPennine Express has “completely failed” passengers in the North East and should be put under new ownership, the North of Tyne mayor says. Jamie Driscoll...

Weekend Sports Round-up: Sunderland 2-1 Birmingham City   

Tony Mowbray’s men recorded a vital win over lowly Birmingham City on Saturday, as Sunderland keep pace with the play-off chasing pack. Blackburn Rovers’...

Weekend Sports Round-up: Middlesborough 5-1 Norwich City

A remarkable ten-minute spell at the end of the first-half saw a resurgent Middlesbrough score three times to ease past fellow promotion hopefuls Norwich...

Weekend Sports Round-up: Aston Villa 3-0 Newcastle United

Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off saw a rampant Aston Villa comfortably overcome Newcastle United, denting the Magpies’ hope of securing a top-four finish. Nevertheless, Tottenham Hotspur’s...

Tyne Bridge restoration moves closer

A huge refurbishment of the Tyne Bridge that could last up to four years has moved a step closer to commencing. The much-needed restoration of...

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